20 INCH wheel question 93-96 FWB

[ocjmakaveli]

One word.......GORGEOUS........

I think the whole 19 vs 20" issue is funny to be honest I bet 19 out of 20 people can't tell the difference between a 19" rim and a 20" rim...........

Your talking a .5 inch difference on each end which is virtually nothing.

Most people can't tell the difference between an 18" and 20" rim on a car. I've known lots of people that think the hondas they see on the street have 20's on them meanwhile it's always 17-18" rims on the jap cars.

Also most importantly the designs for 19" rims are soooooooo limited I'd never dare go for them.

Weight should also be a pound or two difference there's really no reason to go for a 19 inch unless you want to be able to say "I'm not riding on dubs their 19's "

[96Fleetwood]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!

I really like your V8 (from a ford?) emblem on the fender.. I like everything you have done to it actually and I would like to know more!!

[caddycruiser]

Oh WOW! First Elias, now this...these black beasts are surely turning out great!

Suprisingly nice touch with the blacked out window chrome too, and those wheels are perfect for the car.

[Barrister_07101]

Originally Posted by BCs71

Looks incrdible!
I have nothing against 20s whatsoever, don't get me wrong....
But I think that style wheel would be absolutely T|T$ in 19".

A guy on the ISSF added full face AMGs from a Mercedes (I think?) in 19" and it was the perfect size IMO with the Fleetwood body shape.

Awesome looking tint by the way. Can't get away with that in my area, though... unless I was a celebrity like Ron White, LOL

I have to second that motion!!! INCREDIBLE!!! Thanks for the information and education.

[Barrister_07101]

Hearsecutor:

Would you mind posting here or sending via message/e-mail the specs on your wheels. We know they are 20x9s ... but did you need a hub ring? What was the offset? Backspacing? Is there a noticeable lip on the rim?


Thanks


Barrister_07101

[The_Hearsecutor]

Sorry for the delay- been away for a few days.

Only the 20x9 has a large enough center bore (20x8.5 were 3mm too small) and metal hub rings are in place. The offset is +15mm.

Here's a shot of the lip, and a link the the intro thread I promised:

http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...ddys-pics.html

[99Classillac]

I have a 99Deville with 20x8.5 with a 35series tire. Still rubs when I turn hard.

[juiceE]

HURSECUTOR::: where did u get that v8 decal?...man looking at your pics, makes me miss my fleety so fruckin much! yours is gorgeous! that color combo is MONEY

[caddycruiser]

Originally Posted by 99Classillac

I have a 99Deville with 20x8.5 with a 35series tire. Still rubs when I turn hard.

And? That's a completely different car, and has its own completely different set of fitment issues.

Originally Posted by juiceE

HURSECUTOR::: where did u get that v8 decal?...man looking at your pics, makes me miss my fleety so fruckin much! yours is gorgeous! that color combo is MONEY

It's an emblem, and it's off of '02 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer V8 models. Ford part #1L2Z-7842528-NA, still available new from the dealer or on Ebay from time to time.

[The_Hearsecutor]

juiceE - Thanks for your compliments. Be sure to check the additional pics in the thread "a little about me and my Caddys", as well as the 2007 Calendar submissions.

CaddyCruiser is Correct!

It's a Ford emblem, as much as I hate to admit. But it does look cool though, and somehow, manages to appear appropriate on the car. It's a stick-on job- in case I tire of it, removal will be simple. I do prefer a car that is devoid of most ornamentation, multiple badges, emblems, etc. as evidenced by my shaved trunk.

Actually, I have several NOS sets of the ILLUMINATED crests from the FWD Fleetwood D-pillars that I am/was considering for this spot. But I got paranoid that it would be too "redundant though, since the same style is on the side of the roof also. Not that the casual observer would notice.....

[caddycruiser]

Originally Posted by The_Hearsecutor

juiceE - Thanks for your compliments. Be sure to check the additional pics in the thread "a little about me and my Caddys", as well as the 2007 Calendar submissions.

CaddyCruiser is Correct!

It's a Ford emblem, as much as I hate to admit. But it does look cool though, and somehow, manages to appear appropriate on the car. It's a stick-on job- in case I tire of it, removal will be simple. I do prefer a car that is devoid of most ornamentation, multiple badges, emblems, etc. as evidenced by my shaved trunk.

Actually, I have several NOS sets of the ILLUMINATED crests from the FWD Fleetwood D-pillars that I am/was considering for this spot. But I got paranoid that it would be too "redundant though, since the same style is on the side of the roof also. Not that the casual observer would notice.....

Yep. Bill Crovo, a guy who used to have a Fleetwood that was at one point identical to mine in color and wheels had put them there, and I've been considering them ever since. I too like the "cleaner is better" look, so I've held off, but might still get a set.



They certainly look gorgeous with the black

[attilahooper]

Nice setup, did someone say full-face wheels ? lemme see if I can post a proper pic of my triple black on 19s. I woulda preferred the chrome wheels but I can't let a good ebay deal get away.

[BCs71]

Originally Posted by attilahooper

Nice setup, did someone say full-face wheels ? lemme see if I can post a proper pic of my triple black on 19s. I woulda preferred the chrome wheels but I can't let a good ebay deal get away.

Ahhh-ha. That is my all-time favorite set of wheels for a Fleetwood.
Perfect! Pefect size, color, design, etc....

[DPGC23]

Hearsucator

Mannnnnnnnn
I Thoght I Was Lookin At Two Different Cars From The 2nd Page And The 3rd Page

I Was Like Damm, That First Pic In The 3rd Page Looks Doper

Wait A Minute!!!
Thats The Same Car!!!

Haha
Mann Your Car Is Nice, I Hope To Be Getting My 20s On Thursday This Week, We Shall C

Dpgc23

[The_Hearsecutor]

Just wanted to update everyone on the tires- after unsuccessful attempts for a proper balance, I swapped the BF Goodrich tires with a set of Michelin Pilot Sport. Let me tell you, they are certainly worth the $$$$ premium. There is NO substitute for a smooth ride- esp. on a Cadillac!